An Overview of City College

Description

City College of San Francisco (CCSF) is a public, two-year community
college accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community &
Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Since its founding in 1935, City College has evolved into a
multicultural, multi-campus community college that is one of the
largest in the country. CCSF offers courses in more than 50 academic
programs and over 100 occupational disciplines. There is a full range
of credit courses leading to the Associate of Arts and Science
degrees, most of which meet the general education requirements for
transfer to a four-year colleges and universities.

Campus Life

The Student Activities Office provides resources, support and
leadership training for eight Associated Students Councils and more
than 80 clubs and student organizations. It sponsors a wide variety
of concerts and lectures throughout the year. It funds the Book Loan
Program, Dr. Betty Shabazz Family Resource Center, Multi-Cultural
Resource Center, Queer Resource Center, Student Health, Students
Supporting Students mentoring program, and Women’s Resource Center.

Students can also avail themselves of the Fitness
Center, enjoy nationally ranked intercollegiate sports, and
participate in the College’s award-winning intercollegiate Speech and
Debate Program. The College also features a student-run newspaper, The
Guardsman, television and radio stations. Performances given by
students in music, dance, and theatre Arts further enhance campus life.

Facilities and Resources

Successful Bond initiatives have allowed City College to embark on
construction of new campus facilities including the Mission and
Chinatown/North Beach Campuses, the Community Health and Wellness
Center, the Student Health Services Center, the Child Development, and
the joint-use classroom building with San Francisco State University.
The Performing Arts Center and an Advanced Technology Building are in
the design phase.

City College has over 70 computer labs with about 2100 computers
comprising Windows PCs and Macs. Windows PCs and some Macintoshes are
available to CCSF students who require Internet connectivity and
Microsoft Office applications. Computers are available in the Academic
Computing Resource Center (Batmale 301), and in the College's Louise
and Claude Rosenberg, Jr., Library on the Ocean Campus which features
a Language Center, a Learning Assistance Center, and a Media Center.

Athletics / Sports

Intercollegiate athletics are offered for men and women. College
teams compete in the Coast Conference and with teams from other
colleges. Intercollegiate sports include baseball, basketball,
cross-country, football, soccer, softball, tennis, track, badminton,
volleyball, and judo. City College of San Francisco Football Teams has
won eight national championships.

Financial Aid / Tuition

In-state enrollment fees are affordable at City College. California
residents pay $46 per credit. Financial aid is available including
grants, college work-study, and loans. Students may apply for these
programs by filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Nonresident tuition fee is an additional $187 per credit. There is a
$17 health fee. Students who are California residents may apply for a
Board of Governors Fee Waiver.